The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Where is the Hawkman?

　With a hint of doubt, Dark pulled out the "Hawkman" magic card and found it sulking inside.

　Last night, after soaring freely in the night sky for several minutes, it flew back before its magic ran out, only to be turned away.

　The tightly locked security window shut it out of the "paradise," which led to its "death."

　……

　After listening to the Hawkman's flamboyant "narration" of the whole process, Dark began to ask who locked the security window.

　Ditto shakily raised its tentacles.

　Dak praised it.

　Hawkman: "??"

　……

　Around nine o'clock.

　Dak took care of the insect tree, fed the three cat grasses, and then left the dormitory with a large bag on his back.

　Diana and Rose, who then came to visit, found no one there.

　……

　The "Paradise" lasted only one night before the magical spirits returned to their dormant state within the cards.

　Dark only summons Devimon to keep by his side.

　This was something extremely ordinary, yet it made Little Devimon suddenly appreciate the value of everyday life.

　It touched the corner of its eye with teary eyes, rubbed its chin against the scarf, and looked like it wanted to cry!

　……

　On the first day after Christmas, Darko Dimon finally began his big adventure during this long weekend!

　He made very thorough preparations and brought all the tools he could.

　The mission is expected to last 72 hours, with the goal of returning before dawn the day after tomorrow.

　Today, the students have not only placed various signs inside the secret passage, but have also drawn a map of the outer perimeter of the passage.

　You can buy these anywhere in Traveler's Street.

　However, given the "variability" of the secret passage, maps cannot be completely trusted.

　In short, he explored his way forward while consulting the map.

　With Devimon leading the way, the initial progress was very smooth.

　The treasure map left by Arvit contains seventeen markers, including the location of the treasure.

　The first symbol is the "chess piece," which is the statue of the archmage.

　The second symbol is the "little elephant," which is the elephant-headed lampstand that blends in with the monotonous torches.

　As for the third marker...

　More than an hour later.

　Dak glanced down at the "panda" pattern on the treasure map, then looked up at the two giant bear statues guarding the entrance to the passage. He finally confirmed that the two giant bear statues, one black and one white, should be the third landmark he was looking for.

　(A type of plant)

　……

　Meanwhile, Witt and Robert had also entered the secret room.

　They were accompanied by other people.

Chapter 206 Wittgard Officially Enters the Sea

　Humans are mostly creatures who lose interest quickly.

　The craze for secret passages has long since subsided due to the pressure of professors' assignments and the constraints of end-of-semester projects.

　Furthermore, it was the morning after Christmas. Unless there was a specific purpose, no one would be so idle as to come to the secret passage for morning exercise.

　Robert was currently trailing behind the group; he had only learned last night that others would be joining them today.

　To unlock the secret of the treasure, Victor specially invited a senior student and a senior student to help him!

　Robert was wondering where Witt had met the upperclassmen, but the latter kept using "secret" as an excuse.

　It wasn't until this morning at the entrance to the secret passage that he finally saw the so-called senior student, and his face fell on the spot!

　Even if Robert had a brain, he would never have guessed that the upperclassman Witt mentioned was actually Scott from the Seafood Order, and another girl!

　Simply incredible!

　Witt actually wanted to be a peacemaker between him and Scott!

　Does he know what kind of sorrow and pain he has suffered?

　Okay, he seems to know a little bit.

　But that's different!

　Robert firmly believed that his suffering far surpassed that of Witte!

　Even though the two underwent the same transformation spell, their circumstances were completely different.

　If Duck hadn't handled things properly back then, Robert might have been socially dead!

　In the dead of night, whenever Robert thinks of that possibility, he breaks out in a cold sweat.

　But now, his best friend wants him to reconcile with his most hated enemy?

　impossible!

　Don't use being brainwashed as an excuse!

　I, Robert, don't fall for that!

　……

　Robert, walking behind, stepped on Scott's shadow, his face ashen.

　If he weren't worried about Vittoria, he would probably be excitedly watching the Magic Chess event in Traveler's Street right now.

　However, he has recently reflected on his actions and realized that he has indeed held Witte back in many ways. Therefore, he feels somewhat guilty whenever making such decisions and tends to go along with Witte's wishes.

　But can Scott really solve the mystery left by the hero Bright?

　I heard that he wasn't a top student in the academy either.

　So, is relying on another senior student the only option?

　Betty Murray, I think that's the name.

　I heard she's a fourth-year student at the Magic Academy, and she's in the same year as Pandora, the librarian.

　Robert's gaze shifted.

　Fourth-year students are already considered strong within the academy, so they might be able to solve the puzzle.

　But for Witt, her status as a "fourth-year magic academy student" might be a plus?

　They seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.

　……

　Betty was walking side by side with Witt.

　After removing the eel skin, she had smooth, long, coffee-colored hair. Although her figure was slightly flat, her facial features were good, and her long legs were particularly eye-catching.

　Since the Seafood Cult revealed their identities to each other in the infirmary, although they still wear hoods at each gathering, it has become more of a habit and a ritual.

　Compared to Scott, whose face was covered in pockmarks, she seemed more like a top student with both talent and good temperament.

　In fact it is.

　Her ex-boyfriend, Antonio, was one of the most outstanding boys in the fourth-year magic academy. She wouldn't have become his girlfriend if they hadn't shared similar levels of knowledge.

　However, men are indeed superficial creatures!

　Antonio ultimately chose her best friend Jenny, that brainless bastard who was nothing but a bit big-breasted!

　Betty had been upset about this for a long time, which is why she was persuaded by Mr. Starfish.

　But after the Moon Goddess incident, she gradually came to terms with it.

　Because Antonio and Jeanie are breaking up!

　The reason is that they were not chosen by the moon goddess as sacrifices.

　That's hilarious!

　Betty laughed all day after she found out about it.

　As for why she's hanging out with Victor now?

　That takes us back to the night of the Christmas ball.

　……

　That evening.

　The church holds a second gathering after the Christmas ball. It's both to strengthen bonds and to relieve stress.

　Well, the latter reason accounts for the vast majority.

　After all, they all joined the cult because of varying degrees of social problems.

　A Christmas dance might be an event that brings smiles to most students. But in the eyes of the church members, it can only bring sadness!

　They have no friends, no lovers, and even though their mental state is better than before, they are still reclusive individuals outside the group.

　Even the relationships between members of the cult were limited to "huddling together for warmth" and "sharing grievances," and could not be considered friendships.

　This is especially tragic.

　But in every school, there are always some people like this.

　In short, at the second gathering that night, Scott, codenamed "Squid," suddenly brought a newcomer, which surprised and alienated the cult members.

　However, when Scart removed the newcomer's hood, the members were so shocked that they were speechless.

　Because that newcomer was actually one of the victims of the Moon Goddess incident, the hero's son, Wit God!

　……

　Scott and Witt clearly had a grudge against each other, so why did Scott suddenly become Witt's guide?

　The members of the cult were shocked and puzzled by this.

　It wasn't until Scott recounted his past and Witt's ordeal in a deep, magnetic voice that the members of the Order realized what had happened and accepted the equally tragic son of the hero.

　The same Christmas Eve.

　The same Christmas ball.

　The same experience.

　On this day last year, Scott was completely overwhelmed by his pent-up emotions when the girl he had always secretly loved accepted an invitation from an upperclassman and became someone else's dance partner at a romantic and glamorous ball. He then accepted Mr. Starfish's persuasion and became the "Squid" he is today.

　He paid a little attention to Dark at this year's Christmas ball and noticed Witte, who looked remarkably like himself back then.

　The two resonated with each other's experiences and eventually reconciled.

　They even had a vague feeling of being kindred spirits.

　But unlike Scott, Witt's affair wasn't over yet, and he still had a theoretical chance.

　Scott knew he wanted to know more about Pandora, so he agreed to introduce him to Pandora's classmate, Betty.

　The members of the cult do not reject accepting someone who has had a similar experience to them.

　Moreover, the identity of the Son of the Hero is like a banner, which can legitimize the hidden cult.

　Witt Gold successfully replaced Mr. Starfish and became the sixteenth member of the Order.

　That evening.